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Necklace of claws and red beads. claws are from a middle-sized cat, either puma
Necklace of claws and red beads. claws are from a middle-sized cat, either puma
Object Number 969-26-30/8649
Display Title Necklace of claws and red beads. claws are from a middle-sized cat, either puma
Descriptions
Object Description Necklace of claws and red beads. claws are from a middle-sized cat, either puma or jaguar.
Inventory Description Claw bead, perforated, sharp.
Classification
  • Bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Additional Geographic Terms Ecuador; Peru
Materials Animal claw
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (1 3/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-26-30/8649

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